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The Tehran Conviction Hardcover – Large Print, January 1, 2009

by Tom Gabbay (Author)
4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 180 ratings
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Tom Gabbay plots his most riveting tale yet: Agent Jack Teller had to make an ugly choice in his youth . . . and now, decades later, he and the United States must deal with the blowback. Tehran 1953. Jack Teller, a new recruit to the recently established Central Intelligence Agency, finds himself in Iran posing as a high-level American oil executive as part of Operation Ajax, the agency's first attempt to overthrow the government of a sovereign nation. Torn between loyalty to his country's policies and sympathy for the hopes of a fledgling democracy, Jack must ultimately pick which side he will betray. It is a decision that will affect the future of the Middle East and, eventually, the world. Twenty-six years later, in 1979, Jack returns to a very different Iran. The country is in the grip of a religious revolution, and the streets of the capital city are filled with daily rantings against The Great Satan. Jack's attempt to save one man from Islamic justice--a man whom he had, at one time, called a friend--leads him into the heart of an emerging struggle between the West and a new and dangerous ideology. Divided by conflicting loyalties, a young Jack Teller made a fateful choice that would reverberate for decades. In The Tehran Conviction, Tom Gabbay masterfully interweaves politics and suspense in a searing tale of espionage and betrayal that reveals the unexpected costs our decisions hold for us--and for history.
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    443 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Thorndike Pr
  4. Publication date
    January 1, 2009
  5. Dimensions
    5.75 x 1 x 8.75 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1410419029
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1410419026
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Thorndike Pr; Large Print edition (January 1, 2009)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 443 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1410419029
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1410419026
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.25 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.75 x 1 x 8.75 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 180 ratings

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Tom Gabbay

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Tom Gabbay was born in 1953 in Bloomington, Indiana. After studying painting in London and Philadelphia, he began his career in New York, producing award-winning animated short films for the well known children's program Sesame Street. During his tenure at NBC Entertainment he served as a Director of Children's Programs, Director of Comedy Programs, and Creative Director for NBC Europe. In addition to his novels, he has written several screenplays and contributed political cartoons to the Philadelphia Daily News.

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Geaux Bosox and Who Dats
5.0 out of 5 stars Historical Thriller Raises Questions
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2009
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I found the Tehran Conviction to be an engaging story centered around the involvement of the United States Government in Iran. The story is based on the fledgeling Iranian government after the ouster of the British and then the ultimate overthrow of the Shah in 1979 leading to the hostage situation. The subject matter was engaging and made the book easy to read and left me anxious for more.
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Joan E Potvin
4.0 out of 5 stars Interference has consequences
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2015
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This book held my interest and made me wonder how much of this might be happening behind the scenes even now. Good read for anyone interested in the Middle East.
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Farmer Jud
3.0 out of 5 stars I read this in about 2 days. It was ...
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2015
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I read this in about 2 days. It was well written. It was fairly compelling. It was also free, and I was between books. I have not added Mr. Gabbay to my author's list.
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Michael Merbaum
5.0 out of 5 stars The Iranian conundrum!
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2020
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A tough thoughtful novel. Little by little the hero becomes a real person swept up by the historical events that Iran is still dealing with. A powerful and emotional drama of Iranian threats to political stability with solutions yet to be realized.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Disgraceful
Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2015
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Another disgraceful story based on America's misadventures in the Middle East. Held my attention. Liked the device of moving back and forth in time to tell the story.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Back Story Novel of Iran in Recent History
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2015
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A gripping account of the events in Iran over several years and brought to focus through a few very interesting and captivating characters. Hard to put down. Historic novel at its best.
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Living and Loving Mexico
4.0 out of 5 stars Hard to follow at times
Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2015
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Fascinating plot, action was strong and kept my interest.
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Daniel E. Spector, PhD
3.0 out of 5 stars Worth Reading
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2015
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This a tale of a CIA agent told in the first person about his adventures in Iran in 1953 as the CIA orchestrated the overthrow of The Prime Minister and then again in 1979 after the taking of American hostages in the embassy. Not the greatest novel of the year, but worth a couple evenings of light, but fast paced reading.
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Gianluca Carpiceci
4.0 out of 5 stars Very good story
Reviewed in Italy on August 18, 2016
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I discovered the author with this book, and it was a very pleasant surprise; I really liked this novel, it reminded a lot David Ignatius, whose books I love. The story is extremely well documented and the characters well constructed. I will certainly read other books by T Gabbay
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Thomas A. Mcdowall
4.0 out of 5 stars Good read.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 7, 2013
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Tom Gabby's third novel and to date his best. His two previous books introduced and developed the same character. If you like Chandler come Spillane then this will not disappoint. Written as a screenplay as much as a novel but holds one's attention throughout.
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